I’m a writer, journalist, and cultural commentator at the intersection of music, fashion, pop culture, and business.

As a music and hip-hop authority, I’ve profiled artists across genres including Kendrick Lamar, Drake, J. Cole, Ariana Grande, Pharrell, and Travis Scott.

My reporting and commentary has appeared on TIME, Rolling Stone, Interview, Billboard, and Complex. I regularly lend my expertise on television, radio, and live speaking engagements, including: CNN, NPR, BBC, The Breakfast Club, SiriusXM, as well as academic institutions like NYU and UCLA.

I’m the author of Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion (Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster) and the forthcoming The Blueprint: Inside the Business of Roc-A-Fella Records (Simon & Schuster). Pre-order your copy here!

I believe in the power of storytelling and translating what’s happening in culture — and why it matters.